Overview

• President Trump announced plans to reopen and modernize Alcatraz to incarcerate the most violent criminals, calling it a symbol of 'law, order, and justice.'
• He also proposed a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films to protect the U.S. movie industry from overseas competition, citing national security concerns.
• Alcatraz, closed in 1963 due to high operational costs, is now a national historic site and popular tourist destination, complicating its potential reuse as a prison.
• Experts warn that reopening Alcatraz would be prohibitively expensive, with costs far exceeding those of constructing a new facility.
• Democratic leaders, including Nancy Pelosi, criticized the proposals as impractical and unserious, highlighting the logistical and financial challenges involved.